29th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140197188 | VENTILATION DEVICE FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM OF A HYBRID VEHICLE - A ventilation device including: a first enclosure including a first passage configured to be connected to a canister outlet and the atmosphere, and a normally closed shutter device configured to open to release the first passage; a second enclosure including a second passage configured to be connected to the canister inlet and a fuel tank, and a normally open shutter device configured to close to shut the second passage, the second passage being separate from and not in communication with the first passage; and a combined pressure/vacuum relief valve or OPR and UPR valve pair situated in or fastened to a bypass of the first passage configured to establish a connection between ends of the first passage when the shutter device is closed and when there is over- or under-pressure in the ends. A fuel system can include the device and a hybrid vehicle can include the fuel system. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197189 | HINGED CLOSURE MOULDED IN CLOSED POSITION - The invention is directed to a closure moulded in closed position. The closure comprises a body and a lid, which are separated by a circumferential gap. A snap hinge comprising two trapezoid elements which are connected each by film hinges to the body and the lid, causes a snap action while opening or closing the closure. The closure offers opening angles in the range of 220°. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197190 | ANTI-TAMPER CONTAINER - An anti-tamper container for preventing incorrect opening includes a box body, an abutting flanged portion, a cover and at least one opening preventing device. When a force is applied to the cover to rotarily open it upwards, the front inclined surface of the tilting extension sheet presses the pre-dislocated rib to disengage it from the box body so as to prevent reconnection. Thus, the consumers could easily recognize if the cover has been incorrectly opened so as to ensure the quality and safety of the products while avoiding consumption disputes, and safeguarding the rights of consumers and reputation of industry operators with improved applicability. Because a strengthened opening preventing portion is set on the tilting extension sheet, the tilting extension sheet could be prevented from penetrating upwards without breaking the pre-dislocated rib. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197191 | VENDING MACHINE - There is provided a vending machine that prevents a commodity receptacle from being damaged and a commodity from slipping out thereof by a shock due to falling even if a commodity receptacle undergoes free fall without requiring a complicated structure for preventing the commodity receptacle from undergoing free fall. When it is detected that the fall velocity of a bucket | 2014-07-17 |
20140197192 | Soap Dispenser With Authentication Check Of The Refill - A dispenser for dispensing a product, the dispenser comprising a base unit ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197193 | CLEANING DISPENSER - The present invention relates to a beverage machine, more particularly for preparing hot drinks, with a liquid cleaner replaceable container formed as a replaceable container, characterized in that parts of a liquid cleaner dosing device are formed interchangeable with the liquid cleaner replaceable container. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197194 | POINT-OF-CARE COMPLIANCE MODULE - A point-of-care hygiene compliance module includes a housing that is adapted to be attached to a dispensing container that dispenses material through a dispensing nozzle when actuated. The housing includes a pivoting actuation arm that is configured so as to be placed in operative contact with the dispensing nozzle. Thus, when the actuation arm is actuated, material is dispensed from the dispensing container, and a switch in operative contact with the actuation arm is actuated. The triggering of the switch updates a count value that is maintained by a controller, which may then be displayed or acquired by a remote computer to assess the amount of usage of the dispensing container. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197195 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A DENTAL SUBSTANCE AND METHOD OF DISPENSING - Provided is a device ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197196 | TWO-LIQUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS, REFILLS AND TWO-LIQUID PUMPS - Exemplary embodiments of dispensing systems for dispensing mixtures of multiple liquids, refill units and pumps for such refill units and dispensers are disclosed herein. One refill unit includes a first container and a second container. The refill unit includes a first pump chamber that is associated with the first container and a second pump chamber that is associated with the second container. The first and second pump chambers include a liquid inlet valve and a liquid outlet valve. Expanding the first and second pump chambers draws liquid into the first and second pump chambers through the liquid inlet valves and compressing the first and second pump chambers forces liquid through the liquid outlet valves into a mixing chamber located downstream of the liquid outlet valves. The mixing chamber is formed at least in part by a flexible membrane. The refill unit also includes an outlet nozzle for dispensing the mixture. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197197 | Water Vending Apparatus - A water vending apparatus is disclosed. The water vending system includes a water vapor distillation apparatus and a dispensing device. The dispensing device is in fluid communication with the fluid vapor distillation apparatus and the product water from the fluid vapor distillation apparatus is dispensed by the dispensing device. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197198 | CARTRIDGE DISPENSER - A cartridge dispenser generally includes an actuator, cartridge carrier, a removable cartridge, a dispenser head, and a cartridge piston. A sensor is configured to sense data and provide feedback data for controlling the actuator. The dispenser head is a multi-piece assembly allowing removal of an outlet flow tube for maintenance purposes. The tube may be a resilient tube and pinch valves are provided for fluid flow control from the dispenser. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197199 | SCREW CAP WITH A CUTTING SLEEVE - For the first time, a screw cap ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197200 | REMAINDER REDUCING MEMBER - The present invention relates to a remainder reducing member with which a space with a circumference closed by a pressurized fluid is prevented from being generated and a final remaining amount of a discharged content is reduced. The remainder reducing member of the present invention has a simple structure, is manufactured with ease, easily installed at an inner side of an inner bag, and capable of discharging the content smoothly. The remainder reducing member, which is attached to the interior of the flexible inner bag disposed in aerosol container to reduce the final remaining amount of the discharged content, is constituted by a solid rod-shaped body and comprises an attachment portion attached to an inflow port of the inner bag such that said content can flow therein and a guiding portion provided with a plurality of guiding grooves formed in a lengthwise direction of an outer periphery thereof. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197201 | BULK BAG WITH PERFORATED SECTIONS - A novel bag for holding, transporting, and pouring a bulk product is provided. In one embodiment, the bag comprises a curved, perforated section at one corner. The section can be removed by tearing along the perforation, thus forming a spout for pouring the product from the bag. In another embodiment, the bag further comprises a second perforated section extending the majority of the way (and preferably the entire way) horizontally across the bag. In this embodiment, the bag could alternatively, or additionally, be opened by tearing along the second set of perforations and separating the resulting two sections of the bag. The bag is typically formed of plastic, and can be used for salt, animal food, and other pourable products. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197202 | PRESSURE OPERATED DISPENSING DEVICE | 2014-07-17 |
20140197203 | GASKET FOR A SPOUT OF A THERMOS BOTTLE - A thermos bottle includes a body having a container made of metal. The container includes an opening in an upper end thereof. A spout made of plastic is mounted on top of the body. The spout includes a recessed portion in a center thereof. The recessed portion includes a bottom having a through-hole aligned with the opening of the container. The bottom of the recessed portion includes an upper face having an annular area surrounding the through-hole. A gasket made of metal includes an annular portion having a hollow. The gasket is mounted in the recessed portion of the spout. The hollow of the gasket is aligned with the through-hole of the spout. The annular portion rests on the annular area of the upper face of the bottom of the recessed portion. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197204 | System Composed of Cartridges and Mixers - The invention relates to a system consisting of several different types of cartridges ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197205 | PUMP-TYPE COSMETICS CONTAINER - A pump-type cosmetics container is not subject to the risk of a foreign substance entering into a nozzle, due to a moving path through which content is discharged during use that is selectively open by means of an opening/closing bracket, and to the risk of change in quality of the content inside the moving path, by means of a counteraction of a control protrusion pressing a locking protrusion thereby re-aspirating the content remaining inside the moving path, after pumping using a double spring. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197206 | Dispenser - A dispenser for animal feed or other granular material in which the material is dispensed as a mound, includes a dispenser body with a container having an outlet for discharging material by gravity feed onto a surface, a shelf or other moveable member beneath the outlet that travels vertically relative to the container to vary the gap between the container outlet and the surface, and an actuator to permit adjustment of the moveable member. The actuator uses frictional force to retain the moveable member in a selected position, which can be adjusted by overcoming the frictional force. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197207 | Product Packaging and Dispensing Device Comprising a Sterile Filter Bottle Which is Equipped with a Nozzle - A device for packaging and dispensing a flowable product comprises a casing comprising a nozzle for dispensing the product and a container designed to contain the product to be packaged. The casing comprises a rigid bottom, an air renewal and filtration assembly, a filter element, and an air inlet passage located in said rigid bottom. The nozzle comprises a tapered portion that defines a free end of the nozzle, an actuating portion resiliently movable between an engagement position and a rest position. A dose-defining chamber may be isolated from the air contained in the container and may have a determined volume in the rest position. The engagement position may be obtained by engaging the actuating portion against a stationary wall portion, so as to empty the chamber and expel a dose exactly corresponding to the determined volume of the chamber. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197208 | FLUID DISPENSER - A refillable fluid dispenser comprising:
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20140197209 | Holder for a Liquid - Disclosed is a holder for holding a liquid, which includes a supply chamber with a bottom surface, a peripheral wall standing from the peripheral edge of the bottom surface and a closing upper surface, wherein a passage opening is arranged close to or in the upper surface; a dosing chamber arranged on the passage opening of the supply chamber, wherein the dosing chamber further comprises a pouring opening for pouring the liquid out of the dosing chamber; and a closure for closing either the pouring opening or the passage opening as desired. At least a part of the dosing chamber extends below the level of the passage opening. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197210 | POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING DISCRETE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID - A dispenser for applying small amounts of liquid to a substrate. The dispenser includes a dispenser body, an actuator in the dispenser body, and a dispensing element including a dispensing element body removably coupled to the dispenser body. A valve stem is mounted for reciprocating movement within the dispensing element body. Additional aspects include a deformable valve seat, a deformable and resilient valve stem tip and a method of applying liquid in discrete amounts to a substrate. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197211 | Hopper For A Seed Metering Assembly - The present invention is directed to a hopper for a seed metering system that has a series of individualized and independently controlled metering units. The hopper has a plurality of discharge openings that can be selectively opened and closed to expose an opening to a respective one of the plurality of metering units. Each seed metering unit is selectively driven by a common drive member, such as a drive shaft. When a seed metering unit is engaged with the drive member, the unit will meter granular material. On the other hand, when the seed metering unit is not engaged with the drive member, the metering unit will not meter granular material. Hence, the present invention provides a seed metering apparatus that provides effective sectional control. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197212 | HANGER AND ADAPTER TO SUPPORT A GUN HOLSTER - A clothes hanger made to support a gun holster and an adapter for use with a clothes hanger to support the same. In one form, the hanger generally includes a standard clothes hanger having a center panel for supporting the gun holster. The center panel can be integral with the hanger or separable (e.g., an adapter) to provide for removing the same therefrom. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197213 | Portable Bicycle Carrier System For Automobiles - A removable, portable, carrier system for the transportation of a human powered vehicle on the exterior of a motorized vehicle, said carrier system comprises: a first independent means for releasably securing the handles of the human powered vehicle to the exterior of said motorized vehicle, and a second, independent means for releasably securing the seat of the human powered vehicle to the exterior of said motorized vehicle. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197214 | Upper Body Garment with Infant Pouch - An upper body garment for supporting an infant adjacent the chest and upper belly of a wearer that includes a tubular garment body made from a stretchable fabric and comprising a front panel and a back panel, one or more breast panels extending from a top portion of the back panel and over the shoulders of the wearer; and a pouch panel extending from a lower portion of the breast panels. The pouch panel is secured along a U-shaped seam to an inside surface of the front panel to form a pouch with a top opening proximate the lower portion of the breast panels. The stretchable fabric is a two-way stretchable fabric with an increased capability for elastic expansion within a substantially horizontal plane when the wearer is in an upright position. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197215 | DEVICE FOR HANDLES - Systems and methods of the invention relate to a device that can couple around one or more handles on a bag to alleviate a pressure or force from the bag. A device can include a padded member encased or housed between a first planar layer and a second non-planar layer, wherein a first end of the first planar layer can couple and decouple to a second end (opposite of the first end). The coupling an decoupling of the device allows connectivity to one or more handles of the bag such that the padded member reduces force on a hand or shoulder that is supporting the bag during carrying. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197216 | STRINGED INSTRUMENT PICK HOLDER ACCESSORY - A stringed instrument pick holder accessory suitable for wearing around at least a portion of a human body part includes an accessory body defining an enclosure within which the human body part portion fits when the accessory is worn; and at least one stringed instrument pick removably attached to the accessory body, such that the pick is detachable from the accessory body; wherein the accessory body includes a loop having a fixed length; the accessory body includes a linear extension that extends radially outward from the accessory body, the linear extension including a flexible strap formed of a stretchable material; a body of the pick includes a bore through which a distal end of the linear extension passes; the pick body further includes a breakaway feature including a weakened portion of the pick body adjacent the bore; and the weakened portion includes a separable portion extending substantially from the bore to an outer edge of the pick body, the separable portion including a tapered cut extending from a wide end of the cut, the wide end being adjacent the bore, to a narrow end of the cut, the narrow end being adjacent the outer edge. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197217 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR AIRCRAFT SUPPLY SYSTEMS - A mounting device for aircraft supply systems comprises a cross member and at least one support module including a body having a shape complementary to that of a cross member. The body includes a structure for securing an aircraft supply system, an opening, and a pin, wherein the opening forms a guide that is able to receive a portion of the pin. The cross member includes grooves that are regularly spaced apart in the direction of elongation of said cross member. The pin has a shape complementary to that of the grooves and has a lip transverse to the direction of elongation of the pin. The support module is anchored to the cross member by the pin being inserted into the opening, the pin engaging with one of the grooves, as far as an anchoring position in which the lip is in contact with the support module. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197218 | ACCESSORY MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An assembly for mounting an accessory. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197219 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR RETRIEVING HOSE - The preferred system utilizes two devices to recover larger diameter hoses and couplings. Each of the devices has a plurality of lifting frame arms having a motor disposed between the lifting frame arms. The motor is operatively connected to the rotational drive roller also connected between the lifting frame arms. A hinge or other attaching arrangement that connects the lifting frame arms to mounts allows for lowering the lifting frame arms into a first position and lifting the lifting frame arms into a second position higher the lower rollers. A hydraulic lift cylinder can be utilized to raise and lower the lifting frame arms when a hose coupling on the hose is encountered during the hose recovery process. The devices can be lined up in series and spaced a few feet apart. The devices can be mounted to a tractor, trailer, truck or other similar equipment. A cage can surround the devices on top of the tractor, trailer, truck or other similar equipment. A passageway on top of the vehicle leading to the first of the devices can be utilized in the recovery effort to help guide the hose into the first device. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197220 | REVERSION TRIGGER FOR COMBUSTION-POWERED FASTENER-DRIVING TOOL - A fastener-driving tool has a housing including a combustion chamber, where the combustion chamber generates combustion for driving a fastener, and a processor associated with the housing and in communication with the combustion chamber. The processor is configured to cause an initial combustion in the combustion chamber and cause a fastener to be driven when a first actuation event and a second actuation event occur, and is configured to cause at least one subsequent combustion in the combustion chamber and cause at least one additional fastener to be driven when only the first actuation event occurs. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197221 | Nailer - A nailer includes a housing, a handle connecting the housing, a combustion chamber and a cylinder inside the housing, a piston whose rear end is inside the cylinder, a cage covering the exterior front end of the cylinder with the front end abutting on that of the cylinder, and a pin guide component that separately connects the nailer and further includes a nose piece, a guide sleeve whose lower end links the pin guide, an adjusting threaded rod whose front end connects the upper end of the guide sleeve and rear end links the upper end of the rear sleeve, a knob, a rear sleeve inserted into the adjusting threaded rod and fixed between the upper end of the guide sleeve and that of the rear sleeve, and a piston guide. The nailer boasts capability of pin guide replacement, quick troubleshooting and regulation of the nail driving depth. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197222 | CABLE CLIP GUN - The invention relates to a cable clip gun ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197223 | CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY HAVING A BUTTRESSING MEMBER - A staple cartridge assembly includes a cartridge body. The cartridge body includes a deck and a plurality of staples deployable into tissue. The staple cartridge assembly also includes a buttressing member removably attached to the deck and a firing member movable relative to the cartridge body during a firing stroke to deploy the plurality of staples into the tissue, wherein the buttressing member is completely removed from the deck as a result of the firing stroke. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197224 | Buttress Retainer for EEA Anvil - An apparatus for joining two hollow organ sections with an annular array of staples includes a staple cartridge assembly, an anvil assembly, and a buttress assembly. The staple cartridge assembly includes a plurality of surgical staples in an annular array. The anvil assembly includes an anvil member and a shaft extending therefrom. The anvil member defines a plurality of staple pockets for deforming the staples. The anvil assembly is movable relative to the staple cartridge assembly between spaced apart and approximated positions to adjustably clamp tissue between the staple cartridge and the anvil assemblies. The buttress assembly includes a cut ring secured with the anvil member, a buttress member disposed in a superposed relation with the plurality of staple pockets defined in the anvil member, and a retaining member having an attaching member configured to be secured with the cut ring to secure the buttress member with the anvil assembly. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197225 | Circular Stapling Instrument - A circular stapling instrument including a stapling forming assembly that is actuated independently from actuation of the cutting assembly is provided. The instrument includes a handle assembly, an elongate body extending from the handle assembly, a cartridge assembly mounted on a distal end of the elongate body. The cartridge assembly includes a pusher assembly and a knife assembly. The knife assembly is selectively fixed relative to the pusher assembly. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197226 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING A MINIMUM WELD DISTANCE FOR ADHESIVES - A method of manufacturing a vehicle frame assembly, includes: (i) receiving threshold temperature data for an adhesive; (ii) defining an adhesive zone wherein which adhesive will be applied with respect to a first and second vehicle structural member; and (iii) determining a minimum distance a weld can be applied on the first structural member with respect to the adhesive zone based on empirical data. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197227 | Method For Manufacture Of A Multi-Layer Plate Device - A method for the joining of ceramic pieces with a hermetically sealed joint comprising brazing a continuous layer of joining material between the two pieces. The wetting and flow of the joining material is controlled by the selection of the joining material, the joining temperature, the time at temperature, the joining atmosphere, and other factors. The ceramic pieces may be aluminum nitride and the pieces may be brazed with an aluminum alloy under controlled atmosphere. The joint material is adapted to later withstand both the environments within a process chamber during substrate processing, and the oxygenated atmosphere which may be seen within the shaft of a heater or electrostatic chuck. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197228 | FIXTURE TO CONSTRAIN LAMINATE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A fixture assembly and method of forming a chip assembly is provided. The fixture assembly includes a first plate having an opening sized to accommodate a chip mounted on a laminate. The fixture assembly further includes a second plate mated to the first plate by at least one mechanical fastening mechanism. The fixture assembly further includes a space defined by facing surfaces of the first plate and the second plate and confined by a raised stepped portion of at least one of the first plate and the second plate. The space is coincident with the opening. The space is sized and shaped such that the laminate is confined within the space and directly abuts the stepped portion and the facing surfaces of the first plate and the second plate to be confined in X, Y and Z directions. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197229 | MULTI-PLY MAILER WITH MULTIPLE DETACHABLE ELEMENTS - Multi-ply mailer with multiple detachable elements are disclosed. An example method includes applying adhesive on at least one of a first face of a first ply of a substrate or a first face of a second ply of the substrate. The method also includes folding the substrate about a line of weakness to directly adhere the first face of the first ply to the first face of the second ply. The line of weakness separates the first ply from the second ply. The method also includes forming a pattern of weakness through the first ply and the second ply to define a first card in the first ply and a second card in the second ply. The first card is off-set from a center of the first ply and off-set from edges that define the substrate and the first line of weakness. The second card is off-set from a center of the second ply and off-set from the edges that define the substrate and the first line of weakness. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197230 | Storage and Shipping Box - Storage and shipping box comprising first closing flaps ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197231 | APPAREL SHOPPING METHOD - A marketing method for apparel shopping that provides a potential customer via a wireless device, the ability to choose a desired piece of clothing for purchase. The piece of clothing is embedded with a unique infrared thread. The thread, when read by a wireless device, provides a unique brand like SKU. This information is compared with data in a cloud databases. This provides data containing images, specifications, pricing, and retail distribution areas to the potential customer. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197232 | System and Method for Establishing a Communication Session - A server in a communications network establishes a communication channel between a user's device and another device having a display. Particularly, the server generates a Quick Response (QR) code utilizing one or more parameters, and sends it to a device for display to a user. Using his or her device, the user captures an image of the displayed QR code and extracts the parameters using an image analysis technique. The device then sends the extracted parameters back to the server, which then utilizes them to authenticate the user and establish the communications session. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197233 | VIDEO PICTURE MAIL VERIFICATION - A video picture mail verification system for delivering and receiving mail. Implementations of the present invention can take a picture or create a video of a sender of a piece of mail (i.e., package) and generate a unique code for that mail. In some implementations, a picture or video of the content of the mail is also taken. The picture and unique code may be stored on a server. The unique code may be printed and placed on the mail and delivered as normal. The recipient of the mail can retrieve the picture(s) or video from the server using the unique code on the package prior to opening the mail. In some implementations, the mail may not be delivered until an acknowledgement is sent to the mailer. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197234 | Snap Mobile Security Apparatuses, Methods and Systems - The SNAP MOBILE SECURITY APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (hereinafter “SMS”) provide verification, access and security, via SMS components, to virtual wallet based electronic financial transactions. In one implementation, the SMS receives a request from a user's device to decode a scannable code and verify the security of the decoded code's contents. In some implementations, the SMS decodes the scannable code to obtain code contents requesting access to the wallet account. In some implementations, the SMS obtains from the user digital fingerprints of the user device and a request identifier for the request to access the wallet account. In some implementations, the SMS receives from the access requester digital signatures for the requester and the request identifier. In some implementations, the SMS confirms the digital fingerprints of the user device verify the device is authorized to access the wallet account. In some implementations, the SMS confirms the received digital signatures verify the access requester and the request are authorized to access the wallet account. In some implementations, the SMS sends wallet unlock and activity unlock keys to the device for activity access to the wallet. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197235 | MAGNETIC POS ENGAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A system, method and apparatus designed to activate and trigger a mobile commerce related application, interface and or menu of option and or to affect a process related to mobile commerce by using an activation device located at the Point of Sale (POS) which contains a magnetic or electromagnetic activator and a mobile device with one or more magnetic reed switches, reed relay switches or a Resonant Inductive Coupling Sensor (electrodynamic induction receiver coils). | 2014-07-17 |
20140197236 | MEDICAL STORAGE CABINET WITH RFID INVENTORY - A medication and/or medical supplies storage cabinet of all-steel construction has an RFID transducer or reader with an antenna array (i.e., an antenna or series of antennas) carried on a vertical elevator at the rear of the cabinet's metal shelves and drawers. The metal shelves, sides and back of the cabinet define successive compartments in which RFID-tagged item are stored. The vertical elevator may have a drive motor, e.g., gear-motor controlled by a computer associated with the cabinet. There may be a wall or window of a suitable radiolucent material at the rear of the cabinet to permit the RFID energy to radiate between the RFID antenna array and any RFID-tagged inventory items contained in the respective compartments or drawers. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197237 | SYSTEM FOR SECURING AN INVENTORY WITHIN RETAIL PREMISES - An integrated inventory control and security method for multiple types of articles which are for sale within retail premises accounts for entry of articles into the retail premises and removal of articles from the retail premises, including documenting certain events. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197238 | TERMINAL HAVING IMAGE DATA FORMAT CONVERSION - There is set forth herein an indicia reading terminal having data format conversion capabilities. The indicia reading terminal includes an image sensor integrated circuit with an image sensor array comprising a plurality of pixels. The image sensor integrated circuit is configured to output image data in a first data format to a data formatting circuit for conversion to image data in a second data format. The data formatting circuit is configured to provide the image data in the second data format to the at least one data interface of a microprocessor integrated circuit, which is operative to transfer image data received by the at least one data interface into memory of the indicia reading terminal. A CPU of the microprocessor integrated circuit is operative for executing a decoding algorithm for processing image data in the memory for attempting to decode at least one symbol represented in the memory. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197239 | LASER SCANNING MODULE EMPLOYING A LASER SCANNING ASSEMBLY HAVING ELASTOMERIC WHEEL HINGES - A laser scanning module employs a scan mirror and magnet rotor subassembly supported by a stator structure using a pair of elastomeric wheel hinges. The scan mirror and magnet rotor subassembly includes: a scan mirror and magnet rotor subassembly having a rotor frame having a pair of rotor support posts aligned along a scan axis passing through the rotor frame; a scan mirror mounted on the rotor frame; and a permanent magnet mounted on the rotor frame. The elastomeric wheel hinge includes a central portion having an aperture for passage and fixed attachment of one rotor support post, a plurality of elastomeric spoke portions extending from the central portion and radially extending from the central aperture to a circumferential rim portion connected to the outer end portion of each spoke portion so as to form the elastomeric wheel hinge. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197240 | ADJUSTABLE DATA READER WITH PIVOT MOUNT - A data reading system for reading encoded data, such as barcode labels or RFID tags, from an item. The data reading system includes a housing, a data reader disposed within the housing, the data reader configured to read the encoded data from the item through a scan window on the housing. A clamp secures the housing to a receiving post on a base mount, and supports rotational movement of the housing about both a first axis and a second axis. In one configuration, the clamp and receiving post each include through holes that together form a passageway to support a communication/power cable from the base mount through the passageway and into an interior portion of the housing to communicate with and/or provide power to the data reader without limiting rotational movement of the housing. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197241 | COVERT COATING FOR AUTHENTICATION OF MATERIALS - Systems and methods for document and product authentication are provided using a combination of interacting absorption and emission materials that are formed into covert optically encoded markings. The markings are formed from at least one emitter and at least one absorber, that exhibit a first emission in response to a first excitation of the emitter and a change in that emission in response to excitation of the absorber such that various combinations of emitter and absorber materials create a machine readable response that cannot be detected by the human eye. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197242 | PRECIOUS METAL AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Structures, systems, and methods verify the authenticity of a precious metal unit. A “ping bar” is designed to have a distinctive sound only if authentic and unadulterated. A “waffle bar” is shaped to discourage adulteration, damage, or counterfeiting and to facilitate easy core sampling and assay of the constituent metal's purity. Reeded edge features may additionally be employed to discourage tampering. An RFID device and a global registry system verify various attributes and ownership of the precious metal units. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197243 | HYDRONIC AIR HEATER - A hydronic air heater includes a frame assembly defining an enclosure, an inlet air damper formed in a wall of the enclosure and providing a means of ingress for ambient air, a closed heat transfer loop disposed within the enclosure, and a blower assembly disposed within the enclosure. The heat transfer loop includes a boiler for heating a fluid, a pump for circulating the fluid within the loop and a heating coil for receiving the heated fluid from the boiler. The blower assembly is configured to draw air into the enclosure through the inlet air damper and through the heating coil whereby heat from the fluid within the heating coil is transferred to the air. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197244 | Spray Apparatus And Method For Spraying Fragrance And Water - A method of providing a fine mist of sprayed fragrance, comprising the provision of separate reservoirs of water and fragrance and the conveying of the liquids through separate conduits to at least one spray nozzle, the liquids being combined immediately prior to or immediately after spraying from the at least one nozzle. The result is a fine, environmentally-desirable fragrance spray with the complete hedonic spectrum of the original fragrance | 2014-07-17 |
20140197245 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING CARBON FORMATION IN SPRAY GUIDING STRUCTURES - Method for preventing carbon build-up on fuel spray guiding surfaces proximate a nozzle of a fuel injector. Liquid fuel handling surfaces of the fuel injector can remain cool while providing very hot surfaces to burn off carbon particles before carbon deposits can build up and change the spray characteristics. In the method, a spray guiding structure guides the fuel spray after exiting from the fuel injector and a deflector member is arranged around the injector body. The spray guiding structure is thermally insulated from the fuel injector, and this thermal insulation enables the spray guiding structure to be heated to a temperature above about 900° F. to prevent build up of carbon thereon. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197246 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING A VOLATILE MATERIAL - An apparatus for delivering a volatile material in a continuous manner is disclosed. The apparatus includes a delivery engine having a reservoir for containing a volatile material; a rupturable substrate secured to the reservoir; a rupture element positioned adjacent to the rupturable substrate; and a breathable membrane enclosing the reservoir, rupturable substrate and rupture element. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a housing having a notch for compressing the rupture element and breaching the rupturable substrate as it is inserted into the housing. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197247 | Pump and injector for liquid chromatography - A combined pump-injector valve utilizing a single piece as the barrel of the pump and as the stator of the valve, thus eliminating any need for connections between a pump and a valve, and therefore the potential for high-pressure leaks or pressure reductions. The combined pump-injector valve permits injection of nanoliter-sized samples into a chromatographic column, which is sealed during loading of the sample and filling of the pump, such that complete analyses can be completed with microliters of mobile phase with nanoliters of a sample. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197248 | ORNAMENTAL DISPERSION ASSEMBLY - An ornamental dispersion assembly that provides at least one ornamental portion positioned inside a dispersion assembly for engaging with a liquid or vapor that disperses from the dispersion assembly. The ornamental portion includes spherical gemstones configured to enhance the liquid by providing a smoothing and balancing effect to the liquid. The gemstones include etched surfaces for removing residue from the gemstone and providing a smooth surface to engage the liquid. The gemstones also include an aperture for enabling a siphon inside the dispersion assembly to pass through. In this manner, the gemstone positions on a nonlinear portion of the siphon, and in proximity to a central longitudinal axis of the dispersion assembly to inhibit contact with a sidewall of the dispersion assembly. The transparent dispersion assembly displays the gemstones. As the liquid passes over the gemstone, the liquid is enhanced by becoming more smooth and balanced. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197249 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR NO-TILL INTER-ROW SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF HERBICIDE AND FERTILIZER, SOIL PREPARATION, AND SEEDING OF A COVER CROP IN A STANDING CROP - A no-till apparatus for application of herbicide and fertilizer, soil preparation, and seeding of a cover crop in a standing crop has inter-row assemblies configured to pass along inter-row areas between adjacent row lines of standing crop plants. Each assembly includes a fertilizer applicator, a no-till soil preparation element, a cover crop seed applicator, and a post-seeding element. The apparatus may include movable auxiliary seeding units such that the apparatus may operate as a grain drill. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197250 | Extendable Shower Head Apparatus - An extendable shower head apparatus that includes a hollow support rod, the hollow support rod provides support to the extendable shower head apparatus, a connection piece that is movably connected to the hollow support rod and a shower head that includes a hollow stem. The apparatus also includes a plurality of wheel bearings that roll along the hollow support rod, a first hose extended through the wheel bearings and provides the water to the shower head, a tension pulley that supports movement of the first hose, a two hose connector attached to the second end of the first hose and a pipe that provides the water to the two hose connector used by a user, the pipe is connected to the two hose connector and the two hose connector connects the pipe to the second end of the first hose. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197251 | FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL INJECTION DEVICE USING THE SAME - A fuel injector includes a valve body moved together with a movable core and opening an injection port, and an elastic-force applying portion being elastically deformable according to a movement of the valve body to apply an elastic force to the valve body in a valve-closing direction. An elastic coefficient of the elastic-force applying portion is set to meet a condition that Ffc−Ffo≦L×K. In this case, a fuel-pressure valve-closing force of when the valve body is closed is referred to as Ffc, and the fuel-pressure valve-closing force of when the valve body is completely opened is referred to as Ffo. A movement distance of the valve body from a time point that the valve body is closed to a time point that the valve body is completely opened is referred to as L. The elastic coefficient is referred to as K. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197252 | Method for Jet Milling and Jet Mill Therefor - A method for jet milling of damp or wet grist in a jet mill, such that at least one of the operating parameters is appropriately selected so that a combined drying and milling process occurs in which, to obtain an end product with predetermined degree of fineness and moisture content. The specific operating mechanism required for milling is selected so that it is greater than or equal to the specific drying requirement, and the end product is released from the jet mill with the predetermined fineness and moisture content. In addition, the invention relates to a jet mill to perform this method, such that adjusting, controlling or regulating devices are foreseen for adjusting, controlling or regulating at least one of the operating parameters. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197253 | System And Method For Processing Multiple Polymer Component Articles For Recycling - A system and method for separating polymer components of a multi-component article, such as a shoe, is presented. The described system and method exploits the differences in embrittlement and glass transition temperature of different polymer components of the multi-component article by cryogenically freezing the prepared article and impacting the article such that one polymer component is pulverized without substantially fracturing the remaining portion of the article. The system and method further includes a re-looping capability to maximize separation and recovery of polymer components. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197254 | ROTARY MILL - A rotary milling system includes a rotatable cylinder, a discharge grate, a movable flap valve into and out of engagement with the grate, a discharge housing surrounding the grate, and a conveying pipe extending from the discharge housing. The cylinder can include grinding media for abrading a product when the cylinder is rotated. The product can be in either a dry form or within a liquid medium. Upon conclusion of the milling, the flap valve can be opened to allow the milled product to pass through the grate and into the discharge housing. A negative pressure can be applied to draw the milled product through the conveying pipe into a separator tank. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197255 | METHOD FOR DISINTEGRATING AN ELASTOMER AND DISINTEGRATOR - The invention relates to a method for disintegrating an elastomer ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140197256 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHOPPING ORGANIC MATTER - A device and method for chopping organic matter includes a chopping device consisting of a handle and a plurality of flat, sharpened blades attached radially around one end of the handle's axis; a chopping board, which acts as a chopping surface and conforms to the inside, bottom shape of a containment vessel; and the containment vessel, which stores, contains, and transports organic matter for chopping and handling. The chopping board is placed on the inside bottom surface of the containment vessel, organic matter is placed into the containment vessel and on top of the chopping board, and the chopping device is placed inside the containment vessel. The chopping device is repeatedly thrust downward, chopping the organic matter between the chopping board and the chopping device. Embodiments of the chopping device and the chopping board may be scaled proportionally to fit predetermined sizes of containment vessels. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197257 | Automatic Ball Charging System For A Ball Mill Assembly - The present invention is directed toward a material handling, processing and milling facility which utilizes ball milling as a means for material grinding, mixing or mechanical alloying of materials. The system includes an automatic ball charging, agitating and indexing assembly, constructed and arranged to deagglomerate and directly distribute a plurality of grinding balls to the facility. Additional components of the system include an open raceway, in mechanical engagement with the automatic ball charging, agitating and indexing assembly, a bucket elevator for receiving the grinding balls from the open raceway and elevating them to a gravity fed transport system, at least one transporting device for receiving the grinding balls from the bucket elevator; and a ball mill for receiving the grinding balls from the at least one transporting device. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197258 | SAFETY SHREDDER WITH BIN-FULL DEVICE AND TIME DELAY - A mechanical bin-full device for a paper shredder with a pressing plate, a contact switch, and a touching part. The pressing plate is installed at an outside portion of the shredder mechanical parts under the lower housing. One end of the pressing plate is pivots on the lower housing and the other end is free. The contact switch is fixed on the lower housing and a contact point is provided on the contact switch. The touching part is provided on the pressing plate, away from the mechanical parts. The lower housing has a through-hole under the contact point of the contact switch enabling the touching part to contact the contact point. The waste paper drives the pressing plate to turn around the joint between it and the lower housing, making the touching part touch the contact point of the contact switch and making the shredder power off. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197259 | STATIONARY DISC, ROTATING DISC AND MILL ASSEMBLY FOR REDUCING MACHINES - A reducing machine having an air cooled cutting discs is disclosed. The air cooled discs have cutting surfaces on both sides. The cutting surfaces have edges which are sharpened for cutting input material when the cutting surface is facing the cutting surface of the opposed disc. When the cutting surface of the stationary disc is facing the housing, the cutting surface acts as a heat sink to air cool the stationary disc and the mill assembly in general. Air inlets in the housing lid permit air to flow over the cooling surface. A damper restricts air flow over the air cooling surface to control the temperature of the reducing machine, such as during start up. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197260 | VERTICAL MILL - In a vertical mill, a mill table is supported in a housing by a support shaft center, which is along a vertical direction, in such a manner as to be driven and rotated, and above the mill table, a mill roller is rotatably supported by a first support shaft, and the mill roller is capable of rotating the mill table in such a manner that an external peripheral surface of the mill roller comes into contact with an upper surface of the mill table, and a support arm configured to support the first support shaft is swingably supported on the housing by a second support shaft, in such a manner that the mill roller can come close to or move away from the mill table, and a reaction force load giving device is provided that has a dumper filled with a magnetorheological fluid and magnetizes the magnetorheological fluid. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197261 | CABLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A cable management device is disclosed. The cable management device includes a first component and a second component, each component having a spooling portion to receive a cable, a flange extending from the spooling portion to maintain the cable on the spooling portion, and a coupling feature operable to facilitate coupling of the first component and the second component. The first component and the second component are configured to interface with one another such that the respective spooling portions mate to form a spool for the cable. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197262 | WEBBING TAKE-UP DEVICE - The present invention provides a webbing take-up device that can effectively suppress tilt of a rotation body when an actuation member has been actuated. In a webbing take-up device, tilt restricting portions are provided at a V gear. The tilt restricting portions are provided at a radial direction inner side than a place of engagement between a W pawl and ratchet teeth of a sensor holder and project further toward a sensor holder side than an end surface at the sensor holder side, which end surface is at the outer side in the radial direction than the place of engagement. For this reason, tilt of the V gear with respect to its axial direction can be restricted. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197263 | CABLE BEAD MANUFACTURING METHOD AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - The invention provides a method and apparatus for easily and efficiently manufacturing a cable bead, which features excellent wire winding performance. In this method, an annular core is held by a core rotating means. Then a reel wound with a wire is revolved in one direction through the inside and the outside of the core by a reel revolving means by holding the reel wound with a wire alternately on one side and on the other side of the core. And a wire is wound helically around the core as the core is rotated in a circumferential direction in association with the revolving motion of the reel. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197264 | INVENTIVE SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR COILING IN NON STRESS INDUCING POSITION FOR CONTINUOUS PIPELINES OF SMALL AND LARGE DIAMETERS, REDUCED IN PROFILE OR ROUND, FOR TRANSPORT AND STORAGE AND INSTALLATION - A method and structural inventive system-construction or mechanism for the figure eight coiling for non-metallic pipelines and conduits, preferred to be of the composite structure and instrumented with detection inventive systems, the coiling which was not previously available and specifically indicated for the means of the long lengths, up to 10 miles, continuous pipelines coiling, transportation and installation at the site. The figure eight inventive system provides for a natural assumption of the bending repose for the pipeline and relaxation of the stresses and preservation of the pipeline's properties from the manufacturing, through the transportation and installation all the way to the site. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197265 | DRIVEN LAYON ROLLER APPARATUS FOR FILM OR SHEET WINDERS - A driven layon roller apparatus for a plastic film or sheet winder is driven in rotation by a magnetic coupling. The magnetic coupling allows for torque to be transmitted to the layon roller of the apparatus to rotate the layon roller while adding little or no inertia and imposing little or no radial force to the layon roller as the layon roller moves position relative to the winder. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197266 | TAPE WINDING APPARATUS - A tape winding apparatus includes: a rotating device configured to rotate a wind-up core for winding a tape into a roll which defines a tape roll; a push roller configured to be pressed against the tape roll, the push roller contacting with and rolling on an outer periphery of the tape roll at a tape feeding position where the tape is fed onto the tape roll; a feeding direction control guide arranged upstream from the push roller as viewed in a running direction of the tape and configured to control a tape-feeding direction of the tape that is fed onto the tape roll; and a movement device configured to move at least one of the push roller and the feeding direction control guide such that the tape-feeding direction conforms with a tangential direction of the tape roll at the tape feeding position. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197267 | MEDIUM TRANSPORT DEVICE - A medium transport device is provided. The medium transport device includes a transporting portion that transports a medium in a transport direction, a winding portion that winds the medium, and a friction member that suppresses displacement of the medium in a cross direction with the transport direction. The displacement in the cross direction is suppressed by causing the friction member to contact the medium. A contact state of the medium with the friction member is changed in accordance with a winding mode in which the medium transported by the transporting portion is wound around the winding portion, and a non-winding mode in which the medium transported by the transporting portion is not wound around the winding portion. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197268 | Paper Discharge Mechanism, Printing Device, and Terminal Equipment - The paper discharge mechanism comprises: a first side passage plate and a second side passage plate between which an S-shaped paper conveying passage is formed, wherein the second side passage plate comprises a paper jam detection plate and a paper pullout detection plate both pivotally connected on a frame; a first elastic element biasing the paper jam detection plate and a second elastic element biasing the paper pullout detection plate; and a first sensor and a second sensor. A surface of the paper jam detection plate facing paper is concave and is held against the paper and rotates in the direction away from the first side passage plate during paper jam; a surface of the paper pullout detection plate facing the paper is convex and is held against the paper and rotates in the direction away from the first side passage plate during paper pullout. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197269 | CORRECTION TAPE DISPENSER - Disclosed is a dispenser used to correct an error on a paper sheet written with a writing implement inerasable by a rubber eraser, such as a ball-point pen. The dispenser has a cylindrical refill casing rotatable by 360° inside the housing so that it can be used at any angle regardless of an orientation. The dispenser can be conveniently used in a handheld state regardless of an orientation during the use. Since the cylindrical refill casing is retractable into and extractable from the inside of the housing, the refill casing can be retracted into the inside of the housing when the dispenser is not used. Therefore, it is possible to protect the refill casing from external pollution, damage, and the like. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197270 | AIR VEHICLE WITH CONTROL SURFACES AND VECTORED THRUST - An air vehicle, such as a missile, for example an interceptor, includes control surfaces and a vectored thrust system, both used for steering the missile. A controller is operatively coupled to both steering mechanisms, and is configured to operate in a low dynamic pressure mode, which uses the vectored thrust system for at least part of the steering, only when the dynamic pressure is low, such as when the missile is at high altitude. At higher dynamic pressure, such as at lower altitude, the controller is configured to operate in a high dynamic pressure mode that uses only the control surfaces for steering. This allows the interceptor to operate at higher altitudes than interceptors that use only control surfaces for steering during flight. During flight for a high altitude interception the missile shifts from the high dynamic pressure mode to the low dynamic pressure mode. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197271 | HELICOPTER - A composite structure forming a load bearing composite shell for a helicopter, with a shell which defines the exterior of a fuselage and includes a central fuselage section and tail boom, a fuselage which is adapted house an engine or drive train, a layered composite crashworthy seat and support structure and a fastening and a method of fastening by providing an adhesive between two layers which is allowed to flow through opposing holes in the layers to provide a chemical and mechanical attachment between the layers. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197272 | AIRCRAFT WING FLAP DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A wing flap control system on a wing comprising at least two control plates having an opening sized to accommodate a drive shaft, a drive shaft that engages each of the openings in each of the plurality of plates, a sprocket rotatively affixed the drive shaft with the drive shaft penetrating the other control plate, at least two idler sprockets between the control plates, a chain wrapped around the sprocket and idler sprockets, a support arm rotatively coupled to the chain by a chain shoe and to a foreflap, a link arm rotatively coupled to the support arm and to a flap, where movement of the drive shaft causes the foreflap and flap to extend and retract to increase or decrease the surface area of the wing. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197273 | Method for Producing a Surface Structure with Lightning Protection, and Surface Structure Which Can be Produced in This Way - A method for producing a surface structure with a lightning strike protective system involves providing a support structure based on a fiber-reinforced composite material. At least one arrangement of a lightning strike protective material made from or with a conductive material is applied onto the support structure so that the lightning strike protective material arrangement adheres to the support structure in such a way that it is held securely in its position. A cover material is applied in such a way that it embeds the at least one arrangement of a lightning strike protective material that is held securely in its position on the support structure, and the cover material is solidified. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197274 | AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE - A fuselage for an airplane including a frame comprising an upper truss and a lower truss extending from a front end of the fuselage towards the rear end of the fuselage, wherein the lower truss comprises one or more forward box beams, a plurality of support rings attached to the upper truss and lower truss, a front bulkhead connected to a first end of the upper truss and lower truss, a main bulkhead connected to the upper truss and lower truss, a pressure vessel adapted to fit within the frame between the front bulkhead and main bulkhead, and a skin adapted to fit over the frame. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197275 | AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A main landing gear system for an aircraft including a truss element including a front portion joined to a rear portion, a first support unit and second support unit affixed to the truss at the junction of the first portion and the second portion on opposing sides of the truss, a first actuator and a second actuator rotatively affixed to respective first support unit and second support unit and to a respective first wheel and second wheel, a first trailing link and second trailing link each coupled to the respective first wheel and second wheel, a first extension plate and second extension plate each rotatively coupled to the respective first trailing link and second trailing link and to a side of the truss, a first plate locking unit and second plate locking unit rotatively affixed to an end of the respective first extension plate or second extension plate and to a side of the truss, where actuation of the actuator causes the extension plates to move up or down with respect to the truss raising and lowering the wheels. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197276 | AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A front landing gear system for an aircraft including a swing arm rotatively coupled to a wheel, a forward link arm rotatively coupled to the swing arm, a oleopneumatic cylinder rotatively coupled to the swing arm, second extension arm and a bulkhead, a plate rotatively coupled to the bulkhead, an actuation device rotatively coupled to the bulkhead and to the plate, where refraction of the linear actuation device causes the plate and extension arms to move upward towards the bulkhead. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197277 | AIRCRAFT SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support unit for a structure within a pressure vessel that includes an external load distribution plate, an internal load distribution plate, a standoff unit between the external load distribution plate and the internal load distribution plate that extends through an opening in a pressure vessel. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197278 | AIRPLANE SIDEWALL ATTACHMENT DEVICE - A system for attaching an aircraft wall panel to an airframe member includes a top support bracket having a mating member, a lower support bracket having a mating pin, and an aircraft wall panel having a first stabilizing attachment and a first securing attachment. The first stabilizing and securing attachments are arranged on a rear surface of the aircraft wall panel. The first stabilizing attachment is configured to connect to the mating member of the top support bracket and retain the aircraft wall panel in proximity to the airframe member. The first securing attachment is configured to connect to the mating pin of the lower support bracket to (a) engage the lower support bracket and facilitate horizontal and vertical adjustments of the aircraft wall panel in relation to the airframe member, and (b) lock a position of the first securing attachment relative to the lower support bracket. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197279 | KITE - A kite includes a frame including first and second wings spaced apart along a vertical axis, wherein each of the first and second wings includes a leading edges and a trailing edge. The frame further includes a plurality of struts extending between and connecting the first and second wings. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197280 | Delta Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Method of Manufacture of the Same - This disclosure pertains to the field of small-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The delta wing vehicle consists of an isosceles triangular shaped lifting body milled from Styrofoam. The longitudinal axis is approximately 65% of the lateral axis. The horizontal wing projections, or tiplets, are attached to the main lifting body at an approximately 10 degree upward angle from horizontal, have a 30 degree sweep back leading edge, and each one comprises 5% of the total wing area. The airfoil is a rhomboid or diamond shape. The chord is swept back at a 45-degree angle from the longitudinal centerline. The airfoil is symmetrical about the longitudinal center. The aircraft is controlled by a set of combined elevator/aileron surfaces (elevons) at the rear as well as a vertical stabilizer/rudder combination. This resulting lightweight UAV can make flat (unbanked) unbanked turns, fly in high winds, and has superior flexibility in payload capability. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197281 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ORDER OF VEHICLES - A system includes a first communication module and a first ordering determination module. The first communication module is configured to be disposed onboard a first vehicle of a vehicle consist and to communicate individual messages that are targeted for communication with respective individual second vehicles of the vehicle consist. The first ordering determination module is configured to be disposed onboard the first vehicle of the vehicle consist, and to determine an order of the first vehicle and one or more of the second vehicles in the consist using message characteristic information. The message characteristic information corresponds to a transmission characteristic of the individual messages. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197282 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT PIPE SUPPORT - A pipe support for supporting pipes on a building surface comprising a strut vertically movable on supporting rods for changing the vertical spacing of a pipe above the building surface and spring clips connecting the strut to the rods, the spring clips having a locking position securing the strut in a fixed position and a release position that permits the strut to move along the rods. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197283 | Pipe Crib-Block - A pipe crib-block for supporting a portion of hose or pipe in an elevated disposition. The pipe crib-block comprises a body portion causing a generally flat lower support surface and an upper surface defining a generally wedge-shaped trough in a central portion thereof. A pair of engagement keys project upwardly from the upper surface on opposed sides of the trough and a pair of key receiving apertures are disposed in the lower surface of the body portion. The apertures are axially aligned with the engagement keys and configured to receive therein and cooperate with the engagement keys on a second pipe crib-block such that two or more pipe crib-blocks can be stacked in interlocked parallel or perpendicular orientations so as to define a supporting structure for the pipe or hose at variable elevations. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197284 | ANGLED PIPE CLAMP - A pipe clamp with a first piece matingly connectable to a second piece where the first piece and the second piece have first ends configured for insertion into a channel and second ends configured to be connectable to each other where one of the second ends has a hole therethrough and the other second end has a threaded hole therethrough and where both the second ends are angled and where the second ends of the first piece and the second piece are matingly configured to be secured and attached to each other via the common hole and the threaded hole where the holes are matingly and angularly configured to align with each other and where a bolt is matingly configured to pass through the common hole and then screw into the threaded hole until the first and the second pieces are securely connected. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197285 | VEHICLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY - A hydraulic brake hose assembly includes a suspension component, a brake hose connected to the suspension component, and a support bracket connected to the brake hose and the suspension component. The support bracket includes a base having a forward edge portion, a rear edge portion and opposite side edge portions. A forward wall extends upwardly from the forward edge portion. A sidewall extends upwardly from one of the side edge portions. A single mounting opening is located on the base. An anti-rotation tab extends downwardly from the base. The suspension component includes a portion having a mounting aperture and a recess respectively corresponding with the single mounting opening and the anti-rotation tab of the support bracket. The support bracket prevents rotation of the brake hose relative to the support bracket as the support bracket is secured to the portion of the suspension component via a single fastener. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197286 | Crib Cup Holder - A crib cup holder that includes a generally round shape base cup holder with a top outer circumference, the base cup holder contains a Sippy cup or a baby bottle, a plurality of connecting devices wrap around the base cup holder and one or more o columns of an infant and a toddler crib and a cup rim that is disposed on the top outer circumference of the base cup holder, optional cup rim is made of an illuminated material to make the base cup holder and the cup rim more visible in a dark environment. | 2014-07-17 |
20140197287 | CLOTHES STAND - A clothes stand is described including a main body adapted to be attached to a vertical surface, and a support element, for hanging a dress thereon, which is coupled to said body so as to be able to move from a first retracted position to a second position in which it protrudes more outwardly from the body. The clothes stand is compact, light, not bulky and aesthetically pleasant. | 2014-07-17 |